The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Other times, we talk to our donors through newsletters, e-mails and snail mail letters. The first is the “story” of your non-profit – this is the overall story arc that is being told by your organization about your work, and includes your big picture vision and mission.

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Kindful

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

There was a time not too long ago when digital channels like email, social media, and text messaging were seen as complementary to direct mail: the cornerstone of any robust donor communications strategy. Unfortunately, direct mail seems to have fallen out of favor with nonprofit communicators. And yes, that includes direct mail!

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Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

Before starting a nonprofit organization, you should understand that the 501(c)(3) designation is just that: a tax designation. Name your organization. . At this time, you should also establish business contact information including location (can be a residential home) and email address. It’s not a business model. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2021

Thanks to technology, there’s no need to spend hours processing mailed registration forms, checks, receipts, and entering information in endless spreadsheets. When event organizers were forced to pivot in-person events to virtual offerings in 2020, they quickly realized the value of digital sponsor exposure.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 30, 2020

For first-timers and seasoned golf event organizers alike, it can be a lot to manage. Technology is easing the burden, and organizers tasked with holding events large and small are seeing the benefits. Event organizers need an easy way to collect the right information with as little manual work and opportunity for error as possible.

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Greater Giving

JULY 18, 2023

You collect information at every turn, whether someone fills out your donation form, registers for an event, interacts with you on social media, or browses your website. However, it can be easy to get lost if you don’t know which information is helpful to your nonprofit. Organize and segment your data in your CRM.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 4, 2023

Should you print, stuff, and mail your own fundraising letter? If you have fewer than 200 mail recipients, the answer is probably yes. When you get more than 200 donors, you may be eligible to mail at nonprofit postage rates as low as 19 cents per piece (as of July 2023). No labels needed!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

How long someone has been supporting your event, how they prefer to be contacted, and the content they’re most likely to interact with are just a few examples of how data helps you reach your supporters where they are. Use information wisely to reach folks with a personal, heartfelt invitation to join the fight your organization began.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Event management technology has made organizing and executing a successful golf fundraiser easier and more efficient, but there’s one particular piece of technology that’s a game-changer for nonprofits holding a charity golf tournament: an event website. Fundraisers and event organizers have more on their plates than ever.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Development audit after development audit of small- to mid-sized organizations reveals that while donor retention remains a critical issue there is also another issue that is equally important. Gone are the days of list acquisitions and swapping of mailing lists. Social media sites are for relationship building.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 13, 2022

Let’s dive into learning about how to leverage online fundraising for the success of your nonprofit organization! Choosing the right payment processor The payment processor your organization chooses will facilitate all card transactions between you and your donor. This information can also be used for future marketing campaigns!

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M+R

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Participating organizations share their supporter email, action, donation, deliverability, engagement, and fundraising behavior. Scout Quest doesn’t ask you to give your donor or activist names or contact information to anyone. But let’s back up for a sec — what is Scout Quest? It’s a different kind of data co-op!

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 6, 2022

As an animal-related nonprofit, you often compete with other similar organizations, not to mention thousands of other deserving causes, for every donation. Pet businesses—from kennels to dog washes—are a logical connection to your organization. Fundraising for any nonprofit can be a challenging task. Let’s get started! Sponsor a class.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Send emails from an individual associated with your organization. The subject line is like the envelope for a direct mail letter; it’s a critical part of your appeal “package” as 47% of email recipients open an email based on the subject line alone. Add contact information at the end of the email.

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M+R

MARCH 5, 2024

Participating organizations share their supporter email, action, donation, deliverability, engagement, and fundraising behavior. Scout Quest doesn’t ask you to give your donor or activist names or contact information to anyone. But let’s back up for a sec — what is Scout Quest? It’s a different kind of data co-op!

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Neon CRM

MAY 31, 2023

That’s why it’s important for fundraisers to stay up to date on nonprofit organization statistics and use metrics to inform their fundraising strategies and decisions. Direct Mail Fundraising is Responsible for 60–80% of Revenue Online donations’ popularity continues to rise, but direct mail isn’t dead. 37 Million U.S.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

While these efforts often include prioritizing environmentally friendly work practices or committing to offering fair wages to employees, corporate philanthropy has to do with supporting nonprofit organizations via charitable donations of funds, time, and/or resources. Volunteer grants. Data-Driven Industry Insights.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Those of us who evacuated Ida spent and continue to spend time each day checking on those who stayed behind, getting them information, and sharing details on how others outside of the affected area can best offer assistance. . Suppress mailings and emails—especially solicitations. Please continue to offer grace and understanding.

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M+R

AUGUST 15, 2023

In the last year, dozens of nonprofit organizations have participated in Scout Quest, M+R’s data co-op. Updating your mailing list following a Scout Quest analysis is like discovering a little bit of treasure — or a lot, depending on your list size. It can be concerning. And demoralizing.

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M+R

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In the last year, dozens of nonprofit organizations have participated in Scout Quest, M+R’s data co-op. Updating your mailing list following a Scout Quest analysis is like discovering a little bit of treasure — or a lot, depending on your list size. It can be concerning. And demoralizing.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

By Bryna Dilman , Director of Marketing at FrontStream , who offers expert tips to nonprofit organizations planning to move their in-person auctions online. . electronically or via regular mail). While it’s important to target your usual guest list, do not forget to contact participants from all past fundraising events and campaigns.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 8, 2023

Our latest research uncovered that 48% of donors cite email as their preferred method of communication from nonprofit organizations. How can you grow your nonprofit email list in a sustainable way that keeps fake contacts out and keeps supporters subscribed and engaged? Small lists raised more money per contact, too.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 21, 2021

According to Salesforce.org’s Nonprofit Trends Report (3rd Edition), 71% of organizations surveyed had to accelerate their move to digital programs or events last year due to the pandemic. When supporter information remains segregated, fundraising initiatives can be crippled. And 2020 didn’t help. You Want Your Data Current.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

In this six-part blog series, we’re highlighting key digital features your organization can start implementing now to boost fundraising this fall. Texting is a unique channel because it’s immediate; it’s useful for sharing information and links to websites; and most of us carry it around with us in our pockets. Fundraising.

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Association Analytics

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Paired with your experience and judgment, your decisions can be data informed or data guided using less specific data measurements. The e-mail addresses, phone numbers and credit card numbers of those members? You’re unlikely to need to contact those folks, so that information is not as necessary to save.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2022

You’ve likely seen that your annual appeal inspires donors to make some of the largest donations your organization receives in a given year. Make sure you also give your supporters all of the information they’ll need in order to make their donations. A direct mail provider can help you send out letters quickly and efficiently.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

The longer a donor gives to your organization, the more time you have to build meaningful relationships that will reinforce their long-lasting support. . In contrast, an existing donor already has confidence in your organization. Direct Mail versus Digital Communications . Personalize all appeals .

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 18, 2023

To succeed, it’s important to grasp the basics of three strategies: email fundraising, direct mail fundraising, and fundraising events. These proven strategies will lay a strong foundation for your organization and pave the way for future growth. Be sure to include a few engagement and growth goals for your organization.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

There are a few reasons why your nonprofit may receive memorial gifts: The person who died supported your organization during their life and had a meaningful personal connection to your cause. Once you’ve made contact with a family member or close friend, ask who the main point of contact or representative from the family will be.

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Neon CRM

MAY 12, 2023

To keep your members excited about your organization, you probably pull out all the stops, from reeling them in with a positive application experience to keeping them engaged throughout their membership. While it may seem like a minute detail, the way you address your members says a lot about how your organization perceives them.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

To touch their hearts, you have to make them feel fantastic about giving to your organization. It provides the donor with the relevant information and touches the donor’s heart. Focus on the unique ways your organization uplifts people or animals from where they are and how donors make that possible. Send your thank-you quickly.

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Everyaction

APRIL 9, 2018

In this series, we’ll be exploring the unique concerns that organizations in different fields consider when searching for a CRM software. This month we’re talking about an area near and dear to all of our earth-loving hearts: environmental organizations. Supporters of environmental organizations aren’t just philanthropic donors.

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2021

Internalizing and externalizing an organization-wide culture of philanthropy. Because of its pivotal role in communicating your vision, mission, and values, your website should be well designed, informative, useful, and fully integrated with your online fundraising and CRM platforms whenever possible. . If so, how?

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2023

The list offers a wide range of activities to choose from to support the financial growth of the organization. Board members can practice telling the story of one person helped by the organization, or the story of how they came to be on the board. Later, your organization can encourage the donor to run a birthday fundraiser.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Organizations must invest in technology to stay relevant. 18% of donors worldwide have donated to a charitable organization directly through Facebook. Launched in 2012, #GivingTuesday has tremendous opportunity to grow into a global day of giving that could raise hundreds of millions of dollars for organizations.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2021

Dear Charity Clairity, Do you have a form that you can send a trustee/financial institution/custodian to fill out when they notify your organization of an estate gift that wasn’t documented? I’m looking to create such a form, and I would appreciate ideas if this is something that is already in practice at other organizations.

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TechImpact

JULY 16, 2014

Nonprofits are leveraging the power of technology to store more information around their donors, to better meet their expectations, and cater to what they’re looking for. How often does a consumer like to be contacted? Direct mail. These are all examples of ways you can contact your donors. Communication frequency.

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